https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The majority of refugees who come to Germany each year come from war zones, such as from Syria around 2015 or Ukraine since 2022. So why do a number of US citizens also submit applications for asylum each year? https://www.thelocal.de/20260429/why-do-some-us-citizens-seek-asylum-in-germany Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:21:54 +0200 why-do-some-us-citizens-seek-asylum-in-germany Tax day is just around the corner for US citizens - and those living in Germany will want to file here first. Here are the most important dates and extensions to keep in mind during American tax season. https://www.thelocal.de/20260401/the-2026-tax-deadlines-that-americans-in-germany-need-to-know Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:53:04 +0200 the-2026-tax-deadlines-that-americans-in-germany-need-to-know Relations between Europe and the US were pushed to the brink of disaster this week by President Donald Trump's recent escalations over Greenland. With tensions still high, we asked Americans in Germany for their thoughts. https://www.thelocal.de/20260123/insanely-frustrated-americans-in-germany-react-to-trumps-threats-against-europe Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:59:08 +0100 insanely-frustrated-americans-in-germany-react-to-trumps-threats-against-europe Domestic news from the US has been centred on Minneapolis for weeks as brutal actions by federal immigration agents have been met with widespread resistance. Here's how Americans living in Germany can support their friends, family and compatriots. https://www.thelocal.de/20260119/how-americans-in-germany-can-support-those-affected-by-ice-raids-in-minnesota Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:04:55 +0100 how-americans-in-germany-can-support-those-affected-by-ice-raids-in-minnesota Demonstrations are taking place in major German cities on Saturday October 18th, as part of the wider 'No Kings' Rally against rising authoritarianism in the United States. https://www.thelocal.de/20250613/no-kings-rally-where-anti-trump-protests-are-planned-in-germany Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:17:02 +0200 no-kings-rally-where-anti-trump-protests-are-planned-in-germany Whether you're moving for work, for education or for political reasons - here's our checklist of how to move to Germany as an American. https://www.thelocal.de/20241112/checklist-how-to-move-to-germany-as-an-american Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:03:12 +0100 checklist-how-to-move-to-germany-as-an-american With soaring tuition fees, mounting debt, and political uncertainty at home, more Americans are turning to Europe for higher education opportunities. We look at what those from the US should know about applying to study in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20250731/what-americans-need-to-know-about-studying-in-germany Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:53:19 +0200 what-americans-need-to-know-about-studying-in-germany Tax day is just around the corner for US citizens - and those living in Germany will want to file here first. Here are the most important dates (and extensions) to keep in mind during American tax season. https://www.thelocal.de/20250401/the-2025-tax-deadlines-that-americans-in-germany-need-to-know Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:31:10 +0200 the-2025-tax-deadlines-that-americans-in-germany-need-to-know The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation known as the SAVE Act, which could have a major impact on the voting rights of Americans living in Europe. https://www.thelocal.de/20250304/new-us-bill-could-restrict-voting-rights-of-americans-abroad Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:12:26 +0100 new-us-bill-could-restrict-voting-rights-of-americans-abroad US President Donald Trump reportedly wants to cut down the State Department, including three consulates in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20250304/trump-administration-plans-to-axe-us-consulates-in-germany Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:24:52 +0100 trump-administration-plans-to-axe-us-consulates-in-germany If you are a US citizen living in Germany, saving money for retirement could be difficult to navigate, according to the many frustrated respondents to a survey of Americans in the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20250319/i-store-cash-at-home-why-americans-in-germany-struggle-to-save-for-retirement Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:40:47 +0100 i-store-cash-at-home-why-americans-in-germany-struggle-to-save-for-retirement According to recent reports, President Donald Trump has plans to axe several US consulates in Germany, which could impact US citizens living in the country. Here's a look at the services US consulates provide to Americans living abroad. https://www.thelocal.de/20250306/explained-how-us-consulates-help-american-citizens-living-in-germany Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:46:44 +0100 explained-how-us-consulates-help-american-citizens-living-in-germany US lawmakers are to consider a bill to end citizenship-based taxation - which would mean that many Americans in Germany would no longer fall under the remit of the IRS and wouldn't have to file yearly US tax returns. https://www.thelocal.de/20241219/americans-in-germany-congress-to-consider-bill-to-end-citizenship-based-taxation Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:55:14 +0100 americans-in-germany-congress-to-consider-bill-to-end-citizenship-based-taxation Americans in Germany may be looking to celebrate a taste of home in the coming days for Thanksgiving. Here's how to make the best of it. https://www.thelocal.de/20241127/how-and-where-americans-in-germany-can-celebrate-thanksgiving Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:44:14 +0100 how-and-where-americans-in-germany-can-celebrate-thanksgiving Interest in moving to Germany has surged among those who would rather avoid Trump's presidency. The Local spoke with an American in Berlin to unpack the differences between the countries, and how the president-elect may impact life. https://www.thelocal.de/20241114/it-wont-solve-all-your-problems-an-american-on-the-pros-and-cons-of-moving-to-germany Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:46:13 +0100 it-wont-solve-all-your-problems-an-american-on-the-pros-and-cons-of-moving-to-germany Former President Donald Trump closed in on victory in the US election on Wednesday. We asked The Local’s American readers in Germany how they felt about the results. https://www.thelocal.de/20241106/i-will-never-move-back-how-americans-in-germany-feel-about-trumps-election-win Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:03:52 +0100 i-will-never-move-back-how-americans-in-germany-feel-about-trumps-election-win People around the world will be glued to their screens to see who wins the US presidential election - Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. Here's how to keep up with the action from Germany if you're up for a late night (or early morning). https://www.thelocal.de/20241105/how-to-watch-live-results-of-the-us-election-in-germany Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:53:31 +0100 how-to-watch-live-results-of-the-us-election-in-germany The US presidential election takes place on Tuesday November 5th. Can Americans who live in Germany still get their vote in on time? https://www.thelocal.de/20241030/is-it-too-late-to-vote-in-the-us-election-from-germany Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:53:47 +0100 is-it-too-late-to-vote-in-the-us-election-from-germany As the 2024 presidential election draws near, here is everything US citizens in Germany need to know about voting from overseas. https://www.thelocal.de/20240822/americans-in-germany-how-to-vote-in-the-us-presidential-election-from-abroad Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:03:05 +0200 americans-in-germany-how-to-vote-in-the-us-presidential-election-from-abroad Americans living in Europe face myriad tax and financial complications due to the US policy of citizenship-based taxation. Brandon Mitchener, executive director of the campaign group Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad, explains why the system needs to change. https://www.thelocal.de/20240809/opinion-unfair-tax-policies-for-americans-abroad-must-change Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:52:23 +0200 opinion-unfair-tax-policies-for-americans-abroad-must-change